ARGYLL & THE ISLANDS ENTERPRISE
The following are the funds approved in the month ended MAY 2003. Approval simply means that AIE funds have been made available, but does not guarantee that the project or activity will go ahead. The funds will not be released until the applicant produces evidence that the project has gone ahead.
GROWING BUSINESSES
CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAMME is the financial assistance provided, normally by way of grant, to stimulate new business projects or expansions. 5 businesses which expect to invest a total of £1,219,300 from their own resources in setting up or expanding their operation had assistance totalling £523,600 with the prospect of 135 jobs created or retained. The jobs created or retained figure is forecast, agreed between AIE and the business concerned, of the jobs created or retained as a result of the AIE investment.
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Business development |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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CD & CJ MacAffer, Islay |
£30,300 |
£10,600 |
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Access platform, paint sprayer, washer etc (Ref 1542/1) |
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John Street Studio, Oban |
£6,100 |
£1,500 |
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Purchase fine art printer (Ref 1539/1) |
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Murray Smoked Products, Ford |
£10,000 |
£3,000 |
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Purchase smoking kiln (Ref 1538/1) |
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Vestas Celtic Wind Technology Ltd, Machrihanish |
£1,367,000 |
£225,500 |
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Development of business to manufacture and assemble V80 wind turbines (Ref 1385/2) |
EU funding £184,500 (HIE Efficiency) |
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Otter Ferry Seafish Ltd, Otter Ferry (Ref 1130/4) |
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Installation of water treatment and re-circulation unit |
£330,000 |
£99,000 |
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5 cases |
Capital Investment programme approvals - |
£523,600 |
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Year to date |
£627,900 |
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Private monies raised |
£1,553,200 |
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Jobs created or retained |
163.5 |
HIE STARTS – Programme of assistance to eligible individuals starting a new business. Support is provided in a number of ways including business advice, business planning, business start-up workshops and financial support. In May, eight individuals were awarded fortnightly allowances amounting to a maximum of £3,000 paid over an average period of 48 weeks. Funding is also available to assist with fixed capital expenditure associated with business start-up, up to a maximum of £500. 60% of funding for this programme comes from the AIE budget and 40% from the European Regional Development Fund. Approval of assistance has been given but the business may not yet be in a position to start trading.
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Applicant |
Business |
Total Allowance |
Capital Grant |
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Martin Catlin, Rothesay |
Landscaping and gardening maintenance |
£3,000 |
£500 |
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Keith Oversby, Easdale island |
Engineering consultancy |
£2,700 |
£500 |
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Christopher Jones, Tobermory |
Tours of Mull |
£1,500 |
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Julie Jennings, Ardfern |
Reiki relaxation |
£1,500 |
£140 |
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Andrew Hair, Port Bannatyne |
Carpet and tile fitter |
£3,000 |
£180 |
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Laura Robertson, Tarbert |
Bodysmart, keep fit |
£1,200 |
£410 |
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Joanne MacDonald, Ardrishaig |
Spudzzeria, café |
£2,700 |
£500 |
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Lewis Ballantine, Tighnabruaich |
Evinu.com, therapist |
£2,700 |
£500 |
GROWING BUSINESS PROJECTS - consultancy and feasibility studies etc.
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Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Argyll and the Islands Enterprise |
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Labour market information study for Kintyre (Ref 30158) |
£30,000 |
£30,000 |
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Integrin Advanced Biosystems, Barcaldine |
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Technical consultancy (Ref 30151) |
£12,000 |
£6,000 |
PROPERTY – expenditure approved for direct provision of commercial or industrial property.
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Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Argyll and the Islands Enterprise |
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Additional expenditure prior to adoption of Arran sewerage scheme (Ref BFQ/21/26) |
£30,000 |
£30,000 |
ENVIRONMENTAL RENEWAL
– funding to projects which repair or renew the physical environment.|
Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Argyll and Bute Council |
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Assistance toward street furniture provision at The Avenue car park, Inveraray (Ref 29942) |
£20,000 |
£10,000 |
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – assistance to community based projects to develop community strengths, leadership and confidence, enhance the quality of the environment and culture, and promote investment in community services and assets.
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Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Innellan & Toward Family Centre, Cowal (Ref 30126) |
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Upgrade of indoor and outdoor playground area |
£8,875 |
£2,735 |
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Cowal Youth Piping and Drumming Association |
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Purchase of uniforms for new novice band (Ref 30209) |
£24,744 |
£9,909 |
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Tiree Community Business |
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Interpretation/marketing initiative phase I (Ref 29971) |
£4,500 |
£4,500 |
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
- a European Funded programme to enhance community capacity through training and skills which will enable|
Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Mull Theatre, Dervaig |
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Attendance at Scottish Arts Council Funding course |
£2,106 |
European CED £839 |
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Comunn Birlinn, Isle of Luing |
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Attend and exhibit at International Festival of the Sea, Leith |
£611 |
European CED £200 |
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Arran Community Development Company |
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Facilitation assistance to define aims and objectives |
£1,445 |
European CED £1,445 |
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Jura Development Trust |
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Facilitation assistance re sustainable new tearoom |
£650 |
European CED £650 |
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Arran Council for Voluntary Services |
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Programme of information and training events for community groups |
£1,738 |
European CED £700 |
SKILLS & SECTORAL DEVELOPMENT
BUSINESS TRAINING GRANTS - discretionary assistance towards training and
development of companies to enhance the skill levels of staff, linked to
their business objectives.
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Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Homestart Lorne, Oban – as company training plan |
£5,134 |
£2,054 |
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Adam Fire Engineers & Consultants, Oban – as company training plan |
£6,407 |
£2,563 |
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D & J Campbell, North Connel – as company training plan |
£8,528 |
£2,558 |
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Edwina Valero, Dunoon – body piercing course |
£460 |
£115 |
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Peter Campbell, Tarbert – pesticide training |
£760 |
£190 |
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Craig MacAffer, Islay – powered access training |
£1,210 |
£320 |
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Seatrek Training, Lochgilphead – first aid & navigation |
£6,065 |
£2,426 |
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Carmichael Marine, Campbeltown – BS welding |
£2,094 |
£1,046 |
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Keith Oversby, Easdale island – update knowledge on nuclear power |
£500 |
£125 |
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Sam Ford, Lochgilphead – nail art and waxing |
£1,300 |
£325 |
SKILLSEEKERS - School Leavers are issued with Skillseekers bond which they may use to pay for training leading to a recognised vocational qualification (VQs) either within employment or with a training provider. Delays in reporting result in us giving below details of qualifications achieved in April 2003.
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Level |
Applicant |
Qualification |
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Level 3 MA |
Anna Griffin, Dunoon |
Travel services |
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Level 2 |
Stephanie Bell, Oban |
Customer service |
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Claire Bennie, Oban |
Food & drink manufacturing operations |
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Sonia Burgess, Oban |
Food & drink manufacturing operations |
TRAINING FOR WORK (TFW) - training for 18 –64 year olds who have been unemployed for more than 6 months. Delays in reporting result in us giving below details of qualifications achieved in April 2003.
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Level |
Applicant |
Qualification |
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Level 3 |
Ben Lumsden, Lochgoilhead |
Outdoor education |
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Level 2 |
Edward Watling, Oban |
Information technology |
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Level 1 |
Malcolm MacDonald, Oban |
Information technology |
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William MacIver, Lochgilphead |
European Computer Driving License |
In addition, we are advised that one previous participant on the scheme has obtained a job.
SECTORAL DEVELOPMENT – assistance for projects, principally in the Tourism, e-Business and Food & Drink sectors.
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Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Isle of Bute Jazz Festival |
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16th Annual Isle of Bute Jazz Festival (Ref 30123) |
£62,550 |
£3,000 |
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Argyll and the Islands Enterprise (Ref 30379) |
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Campbeltown town centre redevelopment initiative |
£11,100 |
£11,100 |
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Tarbert Enterprise Company (Ref 30261) |
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Shore based activities at Tarbert Scottish Series |
£26,000 |
£7,500 |
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Mull & Iona Community Trust |
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Mull & Iona Wildlife Week 2003 (Ref 30170) |
£8,600 |
£3,000 |
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Highland Rail Partnership |
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Highland Rail Partnership project 2003 (Ref 28775) |
£92,400 |
£5,500 |
EVENTS & FESTIVALS –
funding support towards small events and festivals to enhance the attraction of the area to visitors.|
Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Kyles of Bute Music Festival Association, Bute |
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Kyles of Bute Music Festival 2003 |
£2,400 |
£1,000 |
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Eilean Eisdeal Trust |
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Eilean Eisdeal Arts Programme |
£6,355 |
£930 |
HIE e-BUSINESS –
programme designed to stimulate the adoption of e-commerce amongst SMEs by providing independent advice and grant assistance and raising the profile of successful e-business adopters in the area. 55% of funding comes from the AIE budget and 45% from the European Regional Development Fund.|
Project |
Total cost |
Assistance approved |
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Easdale People, Easdale |
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E-commerce web site |
£2,200 |
£1,100 |
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Argyll Connections, Dunbeg |
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New web site |
£6,712 |
£1,342 |
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For further information contact:
Mandy Crompton
Argyll & the Islands Enterprise
Tel: 01546 602281
Email: m.crompton@hient.co.uk
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